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Happy New Year!

Hope everyone rings in the new year safely and happily!

Don’t forget to eat your blackeyed peas!

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Happy birthday to Susan Nicholson, Shelley Perigo, Sharon Elliott, Scarlett Austin, Nicholas Northcutt, Sandra Ezell, Jerry Swayze, Adrienne Martin, Tanner Martin, Harrison Keeler, Brady Lizana, Rita Ganster, Jessica Jones, Melissa Mills, Connie Mack Sikes, Doug Weimer, Brianna Cleeland, Lacy McGee, Maria del Carmen McGee, Quinch McGee, Jobeth M. Suarez, Raul Caralampio and Jose Ortiz.

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This is your last chance to drive around Purcell City Lake and create holiday memories as you see over 190 animated displays featuring over 650,000 lights at Purcell’s Lights From the Heart!

There is no admission fee, but donations are greatly appreciated.

The gates open at 5:30 p.m. nightly.

The lights will be open until Saturday, December 31.

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McClain County Treasurer Teresa Jones reminds property owners in the county that 2021 tax statements have been mailed.

Full or half payments are due before January 1.

The treasurer’s office also now has the ability to email tax statements.

Property owners can also print out their tax statements by going online to tmconsulting.us.com.

For more information call 405-527-3261.

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Here’s a twist on how to make sure you get your blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day.

Cowboy Caviar

15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

15.8 oz. can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

15.25 oz. can sweet corn, drained

14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes or Rotel Tomatoes, drained

1 avocado, diced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing

1 TBL lime juice

Pour all of the ingredients into a large bowl and stir until combined.

Cover the bowl and place in the fridge.

Allow the flavors to blend for about 1 hour before serving.

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